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WINT.DEFENDER UHP

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
166,96 €
in 225/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

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Your size 225/55 R17 101V EAN: 6959956738281 SAP: 221004242
LEAO WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 166,96 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 225/55 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP evaluated

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet tested only in R18, R19 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 9 measurements · 3 tests
beats 18 of 66
28 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 19 of 65
28 −3,7 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 14 of 55
21 −4,7 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 9 of 55
17 ≈ average
Wet from 12 measurements · 4 tests
beats 5 of 73
8 −6,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 1 of 72
6 −9,9 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 18 of 60
25 −2,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 3 of 56
3 −5,3 %
Dry from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 22 of 58
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 37 of 58
65 +1,2 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 3 of 53
7 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 3 tests no wear measurement
beats 25 of 60
42 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 19 of 58
37 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 24 of 58
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 2 of 56
3 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 37
29 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 72 % Wet worse than 92 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP stands in size 225/55 R17

Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 166,96 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 154,13 € better and cheaper Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,08 € better and cheaper Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 155,90 € better and cheaper Dunlop WINTER 8.6 127,89 € better and cheaper Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 155,46 € better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 96,99 € better and cheaper Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 112,62 € better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,63 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 108,48 € better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 104,70 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 113,79 € better and cheaper Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 125,23 € better and cheaper Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,17 € better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 110,52 € better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,80 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 113,79 € better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 114,78 € better and cheaper Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 86,25 € better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 108,99 € better and cheaper Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 100,18 € better and cheaper Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 131,39 € better and cheaper Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 92,24 € better and cheaper Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,16 € better and cheaper Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 98,99 € better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 116,80 € better and cheaper Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 166,96 € This tyre Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 79,92 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 68,40 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,26 € Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 95,02 € Zeetex WH1000 5.0 76,52 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
26. rank in the group of 31 compared
16 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,5 below the group median group median 7,4
−3,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 25 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 better and cheaper 154,13 € −12,83 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 better and cheaper 137,08 € −29,88 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 better and cheaper 155,90 € −11,06 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER better and cheaper 127,89 € −39,07 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 better and cheaper 155,46 € −11,50 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 96,99 € −69,97 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 better and cheaper 112,62 € −54,34 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 better and cheaper 104,63 € −62,33 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 better and cheaper 108,48 € −58,48 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 better and cheaper 104,70 € −62,26 €
  11. 10. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 better and cheaper 113,79 € −53,17 €
  12. 10. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 better and cheaper 125,23 € −41,73 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT better and cheaper 121,17 € −45,79 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 110,52 € −56,44 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 102,80 € −64,16 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 better and cheaper 113,79 € −53,17 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 better and cheaper 114,78 € −52,18 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 86,25 € −80,71 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO better and cheaper 108,99 € −57,97 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE better and cheaper 100,18 € −66,78 €
  21. 21. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 better and cheaper 131,39 € −35,57 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 better and cheaper 92,24 € −74,72 €
  23. 23. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA better and cheaper 90,16 € −76,80 €
  24. 24. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 better and cheaper 98,99 € −67,97 €
  25. 25. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 better and cheaper 116,80 € −50,16 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP This tyre 166,96 €
  27. 27. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,92 € −87,04 €
  28. 28. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 68,40 € −98,56 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 92,26 € −74,70 €
  30. 30. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 95,02 € −71,94 €
  31. 31. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −90,44 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code221004242
EAN6959956738281
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 27,5
2026
44. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
Detail →
2023
11. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/55 R17.

Current lowest
166,96 €
↗ 109,62 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
78,65 €
16.9.2026
Highest for the period
166,96 €
8.11.2026
166,96 78,65 166,96 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 79,65 € 6.7.2026: 82,60 € 7.7.2026: 79,65 € 28.7.2026: 82,60 € 29.7.2026: 79,65 € 16.9.2026: 78,65 € 21.9.2026: 80,23 € 24.9.2026: 78,65 € 27.9.2026: 82,60 € 27.9.2026: 78,65 € 28.9.2026: 82,60 € 8.11.2026: 166,96 €

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